Subtract 60/80 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 60/80
35/27 - 60/80 is 59/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/2160 - 1620/2160 = 2800 - 1620/2160 = 1180/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/108
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